Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction
Restore Your Confidence
Women may choose to include breast reconstruction surgery as a part of their breast cancer treatment. Breast reconstruction can be performed at the time of a mastectomy or be delayed until a later date. Dr. Hustak focuses on implant based reconstruction options and out-of-network revisions after the primary stage.
Restore Your Confidence
Considerations
It is important to evaluate your entire health and get information about the specific diagnosis of your breast cancer, including size, location, and the type of surgery needed. Further, it is essential to understand the anatomical makeup of the breast after surgery, and the amount of tissue available. Lastly, be aware of the expectations, limitations, and advantages of the procedure.
Operation Types
The breasts can be reconstructed through the use of breast implants or tissue flap procedure. With implants, you can choose between silicone or saline implants, shaped versus round, Single stage versus tissue expander. With tissue flap procedure (autologous reconstruction), fat or tissue from is harvested from a donor area of the body to be used for the reconstruction of the breast. These procedures are often used in combination.
Procedure
Procedure
Recovery
Dr. Hustak will prescribe you with pain medication to keep you comfortable during the initial recovery period. Long acting anesthetic pain medication will be injected into your tissues at the time of surgery to help with post-operative pain. Following your breast reconstruction surgery for flap techniques and/or the insertion of a breast implant, gauze or bandages may be applied to your incisions. A support bra will minimize swelling and support the reconstructed breast. A small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid. This is a complex surgery so it may take weeks to get back to your normal routine. Dr. Hustak will release you from any restrictions once she feels you are ready. Typically patients can return to work within 4-6 weeks and start more strenuous physical activities around 6 weeks or so.
Nipple (Areola) Tattooing
In addition, nipple (areola) tattooing and fat grafting can be done to help make the reconstructed breast look more like the original breast. This can be done in clinic under local as the final stage to complete your reconstructive journey.
Whether you desire subtle or more dramatic definition, Tracy has extensive expertise in helping clients achieve the look they desire to define aesthetic areas such as the eyebrows, eyelids, and lips. On the reconstructive side, she has worked with Dr. Hustak to permanently tattoo the areola after breast cancer with extraordinary outcomes and patient satisfaction. Tracy’s artistic touch has made her the trusted permanent makeup artist of choice for numerous clients throughout the Houston area. This is a wonderful adjunct to some of the surgical and non-surgical procedures that Dr. Hustak performs. Tracy sees patients at both the Memorial office and Post Oak office for your convenience.
Contact Us Today
For more information on breast reconstruction, call today to schedule a consultation with board-certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak and start working on your personalized treatment plan.
713.322.7265
Contact Us Today
For more information on breast reconstruction, call today to schedule a consultation with board-certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak and start working on your personalized treatment plan.